Newly Restored & Remastered, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland on 4K Blu-Ray 5/5/2026

[SRW1000]

From the Disney press release:
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Disney’s animated classic Alice in Wonderland returns in a stunning new 4K restoration, available on digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray May 5. The newly restored film will debut with a special one-night-only premiere at the TCM Film Festival on May 1, offering audiences an early look at the vibrant, meticulously remastered and restored presentation before it’s in-home release.

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Alice in Wonderland has been meticulously restored and remastered in 4K Ultra HD by the Walt Disney Film Restoration team. Over nine months, artists completed a digital scan of the original nitrate Successive Exposure (SE) negatives, followed by extensive clean-up to address dust, warping, and age-related wear. The team also referenced original production artwork preserved by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library to ensure the restoration remained true to the filmmakers’ original intent, collaborating closely with Walt Disney Animation Studios veteran Michael Giaimo to review every shot and refine color and luminance.

“The original animation artists’ work on Alice in Wonderland is stunning, and we’re proud to present it with renewed clarity and vibrancy,” said Kevin Schaeffer, Director of Restoration & Library Management. “This milestone restoration brings new depth and dimension to the film’s imaginative world, offering a vibrant presentation for longtime fans and a new generation of audiences alike.”

Viewers eager to go further down the rabbit hole will find a robust collection of bonus features on the Blu-ray and Digital release, offering rare behind-the-scenes and archival material. Highlights include reference footage with commentary by Alice herself, Kathryn Beaumont, along with classic companion shorts such as Thru the Mirror featuring Mickey Mouse and Alice’s Wonderland from the original Alice Comedies, a selection of deleted scenes, and music videos including “Beware the Jabberwock” and “If You’ll Believe in Me.”

While the film may never answer the riddle “Why is a raven like a writing desk?”, this 75th anniversary edition invites audiences to rediscover its wit, artistry, and enduring charm. The 75th anniversary restoration of Alice in Wonderland presents itself as a very merry “unbirthday” gift for generations of audiences to come.

Film Synopsis
Join Alice as she chases the White Rabbit into a topsy-turvy world that gets "curiouser and curiouser" as her fantastical adventures unfold. Meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare, Tweedledee & Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and more unforgettable characters, all set against a backdrop of awe-inspiring splendor. Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.

Product Specifications
Release Date
Digital: May 5, 2026
Physical: May 5, 2026

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code

Feature Run Time
Approx. 75 Minutes

Rating
G

Aspect Ratio
Digital: 16x9 1.37
Physical: 1.33:1

Disc Size
4K UHD Blu-ray: 66GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

Audio
Digital: English 2.0/5.1, Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms), Spanish (LAS) 2.0/5.1, French (FRP) 2.0/5.1
4K: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA, 2.0 Dolby Digital Mono and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Blu-ray: English 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix presented in DTS-HDMA, French and Spanish 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix presented in Dolby Digital

Subtitles
Digital: English SDH, French (FRP), Spanish (some platforms)
4K: English SDH, Spanish, French, and Japanese Subtitles
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Bonus Features*

Backstage Disney

• Through the Keyhole - Kathryn Beaumont Introduction
• Through the Keyhole: A Companion's Guide to Wonderland
• Reference Footage: Alice And the Doorknob
• Reference Footage: Alice and the Doorknob with Commentary by Kathryn Beaumont
• Pencil Test: Alice Shrinks

Walt Disney Color TV Introduction (1959)
Reflections on Alice
Operation Wonderland
"I'm Odd" Newly Discovered Chesire Cat Song
"Thru the Mirror" Mickey Mouse Animated Short
One Hour in Wonderland
An Alice Comedy: Alice's Wonderland
Trailers

• 1951 Original Theatrical Trailer
• 1974 Theatrical Rerelease Trailer

1954 Introduction
1964 Introduction
The Fred Waring Show (Excerpt)
Deleted Scenes

• Deleted Scene: Pig And Pepper
• From Wonderland to Neverland: The Evolution of a Song
• Deleted Storyboard Concept: Alice Daydreams in The Park

Music Videos

• "Beware The Jabberwock"
• "Everything Has a Useness"
• "So They Say"
• "Beautiful Soup"
• "Dream Caravan"
• "If You'll Believe in Me"

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer
How great to see this get a 75th anniversary release with a new 4K scan!  And it's packed with a whole bunch of extras.  Collectors will want to jump on this one.

[David Vaughn]

Nice to see that Disney is opening the vault for 4k releases and not just sending things to Disney+. 

[bmoney]

Remember when they used the “opening th. Adult “ for a limited time on VHS marketing ploy?

[SRW1000]

Remember when they used the “opening th. Adult “ for a limited time on VHS marketing ploy?

I think there might be a typo in there. . .  

[David Vaughn]

I think there might be a typo in there. . . 

HAHA...yes, but I interpreted what he was saying

[bmoney]

I think there might be a typo in there. . . 

Damn phone. Fat fingers. And before coffee posting haha. 

[bmoney]

HAHA...yes, but I interpreted what he was saying

I have to decipher my wife’s text messages. She def has some bangers that are tough to figure out what she means